Vadirajara Aradhane

Vadirajara Tirtharu is one of the greatest saints in the
Madhwa Sect. Vadirajara Aradhane is the Punyadina or the death anniversary of
the pious soul. Vadirajara Aradhane 2018 date is March 4. Annually the
Aradhane is observed on the Krishna Paksha Tritiya Tithi in Phalgun month as
per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Karnataka.

Vadirajara’s birth (1480 AD) itself was a miracle. Rambhatta
and Gowri did not have children for several years. Vagisha Theertharu, the then
head of the Sri Vishnu Tirtha mutt, blessed them with a child. But he told the
couple that if the child was born on a field then the child should be handed
over to the mutt.

The baby was born on a field and the couple named the child
Bhoovaraha. Vagisha Theertharu told the parents that the child was born to
spread the Madhwa teachings.

When he turned eight years old, he was initiated into
Sanyasa and was given the name – Vaidrajaru.

He later became a great saint, poet, philosopher, reformer
and writer. He translated and simplified many literary works.

Vadirajara increased the Paryaya duration in Udupi from 2
months to 2 years.

He worshipped the Hayagreeva form (horse form) of Lord
Vishnu.

It is said that Lord Hayagreeva would come every night to
partake his food from Sri Vadirajaru. The great saint used to offer Hayagriva
food in a tray. He used to hold the tray over his head. Hayagreeva Vishnu used
to put both the front legs on the shoulders of Vadirajaru and eat the Prasad. Vadirajara
used to chant the Dashavatara Stuti.

On the Krishna Paksha Tritiya Tithi in Phalgun month, Vadirajara
Tirtharu left his body on his own and merged in the Supreme Truth.